Energy Saving Appliances Under $500

By Belinda Romano

One of the best things we can do for the earth and our wallets is make smart shopping decisions when it comes to major home appliances. Sometimes all it takes is is one energy-efficient appliance to reflect a positive change in your monthly electric bill and take that step towards conservation. So, whether you are upgrading your appliances, looking to save on energy costs, save money when you buy, or a combination of all three, browse Smarter.com for a great selection of energy saving home appliances -- we've chosen five under $500 to get you started!

This ENERGY STAR compliant portable air conditioner covers up to 425 sq. ft. and comes with an antimicrobial filter to reduce bacteria and odors, as well as a remote control so that you can control it from anywhere in the room.

Efficiency matters when it comes to saving energy, and this water heater is built to be efficient with foam insulation to prevent heat loss and a RotoSwirl™ self-cleaning inlet tube to prevent lime buildup.

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